December 28 according to the new style: Orthodox holiday, birthday people, folk signs

On December 28, according to the new calendar, the memory of the 20,000 martyrs burned in the church in Nicomedia, as well as the apostle of the 70 Nicanor, is honored.

20,000 holy martyrs in Nicomedia, burned in the church, and others who suffered for Christ, including Glycerius, Zeno, Theophilus, Dorotheus, Mardonius, Mygdonia, Indis, Gorgonia, Petra, Euphemia, Secunda, Nicostratus, Agathia, Domna, Theophilus, Antony and many others, became holy sufferers in Nicomedia under the pagan emperor Diocletian in 302.

During the celebration of the Nativity of Christ in 302, the wicked emperor demanded that 20 thousand Christians gathered in the Nicomedia Cathedral Church leave the temple and sacrifice to idols. The emperor threatened to burn the temple with the people inside. But everyone refused to renounce Christ, even those who had not yet been baptized accepted Baptism, and the entire temple was engulfed in martyrdom flames. All 20 thousand Christians received martyr’s crowns.

Apostle Nicanor of the 70s was one of the first deacons of the New Testament Church, chosen by the disciples of Christ in Jerusalem. Becoming the first Christian martyr, he suffered from the pagans around 34 AD. This information is found in the book of Acts of the Apostles in the Holy Scriptures.

What a holiday is December 28th in Ukraine and the world

December 28 marks dates related to cinema.

International Film Day:

December 28 is International Cinema Day, both in Ukraine and in the world. This holiday is dedicated to the art of cinema and is a professional holiday for everyone involved in film production. Born in the 20th century, cinema immediately won the attention of the public, giving people the opportunity to immerse themselves in a completely new reality. Today, cinema is seen as high art, entertainment and a powerful multi-billion dollar industry.

Short Film Day:

Also, December 28 is Short Film Day. This holiday was first celebrated in the United States and has become a popular event dedicated to short art. This day also highlights the unique power of short films to tell a complete story in a short time.

Call a Friend Day:

December 28th is also Call a Friend Day. This day is dedicated to reconnecting with friends through phone calls. In modern, often busy lives, relationships play an important role. The holiday encourages you to take a break and make a phone call to a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while, highlighting the simple but powerful power of personal communication.

Folk signs on December 28

Our ancestors had many interesting signs for this day:

• If sparrows are chirping happily, expect rapid warming.
• A cloudy day is a harbinger of a rainy and cold summer.
• If the fish in the reservoirs behave restlessly, it will snow soon.
• When a dog lies down in the snow, it is a harbinger of a blizzard.
• Wet weather promises a large flax harvest.
• If the cat sleeps all day, it will soon become warmer.
• Calm weather with frost on the trees promises a successful and fruitful year.
• Heavy snowfall is a harbinger of a good grain harvest.
• If there is frost on the stacks, expect a rainy summer.

December 28: name day for men and women

Here is a brief description of each birthday person on December 28:

1. Agafia: A name with Greek origin meaning “kind” or “kind-hearted”.
2. Antonia: The feminine form of the name Anton has Latin roots and translates as “valuable” or “appreciating.”
3. Babila: The name is possibly related to an Aramaic root and may mean “lord.”
4. Glyceria: Greek name, translated as “sweet” or “pretty”.
5. Gorgonius: Probably comes from the Greek “gorgo”, which can mean “cruel” or “terrible”.
6. Domna: A name with Latin roots, meaning “home” or “belonging to the house.”
7. Dorofy: A name with Greek origin, translated as “gift of God” or “giver”.
8. Efim (Eufimiy): The name is of Greek origin, meaning “blessed” or “auspicious.”
9. Zeno: Name with a Greek root, translated as “living” or “fullness of life.”
10. Ignatius: A name with Latin roots meaning “flaming” or “burning.”
11. Indis: Possibly derived from the Latin “India”, meaning “India”.
12. Mardonius: Probably related to the Persian root and may mean “man from Media.”
13. Mygdonium: Possibly has associations with the mygdala, and in a figurative sense – “sweet” or “valuable”.
14. Nicanor: Greek name, translated as “conqueror” or “one who overcomes.”
15. Nicostratus: A name of Greek origin meaning “victorious” or “prosperous”.
16. Peter: Latin name, translated as “stone” or “rock”.
17. Seconds: Possibly related to the Latin “secundus”, which translates to “secondary” or “next”.
18. Simon: A name with Hebrew origin, meaning “listening” or “obedient”.
19. Theophilus: Greek name, translated as “lover of God” or “friend of God.”
20. Theophila: Feminine form of Theophilus, has a similar meaning – “lover of God” or “friend of God”.

These names have a variety of origins and meanings, often representing different qualities and values.

December 28: zodiac sign

December 28 zodiac sign – Capricorn.

Capricorn is an earth sign ruled by Saturn. People born during this period have a number of characteristics characteristic of Capricorn, namely:

1. Determination: Capricorns are usually driven to achieve their goals and work hard to achieve success.
2. Fortitude and endurance: They are able to overcome difficulties with patience and perseverance, despite possible obstacles.
3. Responsibility: People of this sign usually take their responsibilities seriously and perform them responsibly.
4. Practicality: Capricorns are prone to practical thinking and prefer real results.
5. Conservatism: They adhere to traditional values and customs, exhibiting a conservative outlook on life.

People born in the first decade of Capricorn usually have a balanced and decisive character, striving to achieve their goals with firmness and rationality.